Melocam

Composition: Tablets: Each tablet contains 7.5mg or 15mg Meloxicam.
Suppositories: Each suppository contains 15mg Meloxicam.
Ampoules: Each ampoule 2ml contains 15mg Meloxicam.

Properties: =    Melocam^® (Meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory belonging to the enolic acid group with potent anti-rheumatic effect and high tolerability as it is a preferential COX-2 inhibitor.
=    Selective inhibition of COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) provides high anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic actions without gastro-intestinal or renal side effects as COX-2 is responsible for the production of prostaglandins at inflammatory sites while COX-1 is cytoprotective in the gastric mucosa and kidneys.
=    Melocam^® (Meloxicam) pharmacokinetic profile is characterized by a prolonged and almost complete absorption from the G.I.T.
=    The elimination half-life is approximately 20 hours.

Indications: Rheumatic diseases especially for prolonged use e.g.:
-    Osteoarthritis
-    Rheumatoid arthritis
-    Gouty arthritis
-    Severe pain of any origin

Contra-Indictions: =   Hypersensitivity to the drug
=    Active peptic ulcer
=    Severe hepatic insufficiency or non-dialyzed severe renal insufficiency
=    Children under 15 years of age
=    Pregnancy and lactation

Adverse Effects:Rarely, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, nausea or abdominal pain may occur.

Dosage & Administration: Tablets: 1 tablet 7.5mg daily.  In severe cases 1 tablet 15mg daily.
Suppositories: 1 suppository daily.
Ampoules: 1 ampoule daily.

N.B.
Total maximum daily dose is 15mg.
The recommended maximum daily dose in dialysis patients is 7.5mg.

How supplied: Tablets: Strips of 10 tablets of 7.5mg or 15mg in packs of 1 strip.
Suppositories: Packs of 5 suppositories.
Ampoules: Packs of 3 ampoules.

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